Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 122

Chapter 122

Cordelia sat slumped at her desk, now changed into her cozy pajamas. Elbows planted firmly on the wood, she cradled her smartphone in her hands, awaiting a reply from the members of her social group chat.

Since yesterday, the question had been gnawing at her, who exactly was Everard? Even Sanderson, the guy who knew everyone in town, didn’t recognize the name. Could it be that Everard was a ghost, a figment of her Imagination?

This morning’s chat in the Pioneers Group sparked a realization, the group was a melting pot of professionals from various fields. Surely someone might know him, right?

But after she posted her question, the chat fell eerily silent.

After a torturous two–minute wait, a reply finally popped up.

Bland asked, [Lia, are you pulling our leg? How could you not know him?]

Cordelia blinked, her instincts telling her that Bland knew Everard. She typed back hastily, [Who is he?]

Silence fell over the group once again.

Just as she was about to probe further, another message came through.

Nolnterruptions said, [Never heard of him.]

Like an icebreaker, the message prompted a flurry of responses.

Pianoman said, [Nope, doesn’t ring a bell.]

Mathster replied, [A mystery to me.]

Painter said, [Who?]

Chef replied, [Not a clue.]

Others all replied, [No idea.]

Everyone chimed in except Louie Adams. Cordelia’s brow furrowed as she read the stream of ignorance, finally addressing Bland directly, [So, you’re the one who knows him, @Bland?]

Bland replied, [No, I definitely do not.]

confused, texting.

[Sorry, must’ve been a brain fart.

was speechless, […]

nobody

– [If anyone digs up

she’d borrowed from her

through the pages

had thought her high school education was

down on her

and honey. “Get some sleep, dear. You have to rest

always open to good advice, nodded in

alarm when a new message popped up on

are you asking about this Everard guy?]

held back from Louie. She pondered for a moment before replying with the naked

quickly, No way. Is

[Yes, do you know him?]

minutes before sending back a cryptic message: [Be careful around him in real

mean by keeping her distance?

Cordelia sighed deeply, replying. I can’t stay away from him,

about love, just as Lorna and Sanderson would. But how

she could decide, Louie

she responded:

Louie went silent.

blinked for another ten minutes, but still no message. Was

Cordelia found Louie’s response: I know. I’ll see your

He actually

glimmer of hope. Anyone else might have called him immediately, but Cordelia

a single word –

down, dried her hair, and slipped into bed. Just as she was about

the screen, recognizing Everard’s number. What could he want at

familiar voice, more velvety than she remembered, greeted

nocturnal stillness, somehow more appealing.

voice so soothing

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255